This Citrus Infused Jack Daniels Cocktail is perfect For These Uncharacteristically Warm Autumn Nights
I understand the problem. It’s hard to choose the perfect seasonal cocktail when it’s November but the weather is more like July. You’ve grown tired of the light fruity summer cocktails and it’s not cold enough for the fall cocktails that you usually cozy up with on those chilly autumn nights. Don’t worry we have the perfect cocktail for these trying times, the Tennessee Rose.
Easy To Drink?
When I first looked at this drink recipe I saw Jack Daniels which is a staple of my fall drink arsenal. But I also saw Grapefruit Juice, and Lemon Juice as the other primary ingredients. I thought all of that citrus combined with the slightly acidic Jack would make this drink too acidic. That would make it hard to drink more than one in a single sitting. I’m happy to report that I was totally wrong. Believe it or not, this cocktail is reasonably smooth.
Tennessee Rose Tastes Better Than It Sounds
The name Tennessee Rose sounds like my prom date’s twitter handle, but unlike her it has taste (and probably most of it’s teeth). The Tennessee Rose has a grapefruit aroma that leads you to assume that grapefruit will be the primary flavor, but that is not the case. The first taste that you encounter is that signature Jack Daniels flavor, which quickly fades into a pleasing citrus zest. Lastly the cocktail finishes with a bit of tanginess which I’m certain comes from the combination of Grapefruit Juice and the Crème de Cassis.
Overall the Tennessee Rose was a big surprise. Even though the Jack Daniels taste stands out at first (as it tends to do), it’s integration with the other ingredients is superb. Additionally this cocktail is easy to make with only four ingredients that you can pour into a shaker with some ice and serve quickly. This has become one of my go to drinks when friends stop by and want to hang out and complain about sweating in the November heat.
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